Terrence Richards Posted May 28, 2011 #1 Share Posted May 28, 2011 I just took a look at my "Voyage Personalizer" for the October 7, and October 16, crossing. It indicated five of the seven nights are formal. Is that so? Only the first and final night were not formal. If anyone who has recently crossed on the Queen Mary 2 for a seven day crossing, would you please comment here. I know from the past that the pre documents we receive that indicate the dress code per night are changed once on board. Thanks for any help. Terrence Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rgaudet Posted May 28, 2011 #2 Share Posted May 28, 2011 I just took a look at my "Voyage Personalizer" for the October 7, and October 16, crossing. It indicated five of the seven nights are formal. Is that so? Only the first and final night were not formal. If anyone who has recently crossed on the Queen Mary 2 for a seven day crossing, would you please comment here. I know from the past that the pre documents we receive that indicate the dress code per night are changed once on board. Thanks for any help. Terrence I just got back from a QM2 crossing, westbound. We had 4 formal nights (tux or dark suit for men), 1 semi-formal (jacket and tie) and 2 elegant casual nights (no tie required). Is that what your voyage summary indicates as well? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thaxted Posted May 28, 2011 #3 Share Posted May 28, 2011 We'll be crossing on July 27th and back again on August 15th. Like Rob, on both legs of our journey we're scheduled for four formal nights; one night is semi-formal, and two are elegant casual. Perhaps you misread your personalizer. Of course, it could be that Cunard decided that you merited an especially refined crossing! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oahucruiser Posted May 28, 2011 #4 Share Posted May 28, 2011 Four formal, one semi formal and two elegant casual seems to be the consistent dress code for the seven day crossings. If that is too many, you can always go to the King's Court for an evening or two as you can be fairly casual there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MCC retired Posted May 28, 2011 #5 Share Posted May 28, 2011 Yes, 4 Formal nights on my upcoming 7 night TA . Also 1 Informal night . I really wish that Cunard would do away with such a thing as an Informal night and just make it an additional Elegant Casual . Just Formal or Elegant Casual simplifies packing .:rolleyes: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bandr Posted May 28, 2011 #6 Share Posted May 28, 2011 My wife and I were quite surprised to see a few fellow diners in Britannia (first sitting) in less than formal attire on the stipulated nights. Some even 'sporty'. However, none of them were turned away. So provided you have no ambitions to sit with the Officers, you may not need to be too concerned. And before anyone castigates me for these comments, we adhered strictly to the code, just telling what we saw. Perhaps the late sitting is more strict? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
garigoun Posted May 28, 2011 #7 Share Posted May 28, 2011 For the June 24 WB TA & the July 6 EB TA the voyage personaliser is showing 5 formal nights in each direction. Gari Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
capnpugwash Posted May 28, 2011 #8 Share Posted May 28, 2011 For the June 24 WB TA & the July 6 EB TA the voyage personaliser is showing5 formal nights in each direction. Gari I think that this will be changed on board to 4 formal and 1 semi formal with elegant casual at the beginning and end. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pepperrn Posted May 28, 2011 #9 Share Posted May 28, 2011 It indicated five of the seven nights are formal. Is that so? Terrence No. Only Four. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AussieVoyager Posted May 28, 2011 #10 Share Posted May 28, 2011 There doesn't seem to be much consistency... I did an 8-night TA on QV in January, and there were only 3 formal nights. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ray66 Posted May 29, 2011 #11 Share Posted May 29, 2011 I just took a look at my "Voyage Personalizer" for the October 7, and October 16, crossing. It indicated five of the seven nights are formal. Terrence All the dress codes for each cruise are here: https://ask.cunard.com/resources/carnivaluk/life-on-board/qm_dresscode_2011 Looks like you've got 4 formals, 1 semi formal and two elegant casual. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Terrence Richards Posted May 29, 2011 Author #12 Share Posted May 29, 2011 Thank you all for your responses. My "Voyage Personalizer" for "Travel Summary" indicates the first and final night as "Elegant Casual" and all the other five nights as "Formal". Two of the formal nights are for the "Black and White Ball" and the "Masquerade Ball". As you can see from my listings of voyages here, I have been on the Queen Mary 2 since 2004, but this will be my third back to back crossing. The two previous crossings where for six days each way. I thought that Cunard was pushing another formal night on the agenda because of the seven day crossing. I do not mind putting on the tuxedo outfit but five nights each was is a little too much for me. My wife and I do head for the kings Court on some of the formal nights in order not to go through the formal dress routine. I too agree with MCC Retired that there should just be Elegant Casual and Formal. The majority of the guests onboard the QM2 from what I have seen come onboard looking rather nice. Another question maybe someone can answer here. Is there a surcharge yet for dinning in the Kings Court at night when reservations are required in one of dinning sections? Hello to pepperrn and capunpugwash who I have met onboard at Cruise Critic Member gatherings in the Commodore Club. Terrence Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oahucruiser Posted May 29, 2011 #13 Share Posted May 29, 2011 There is a $10 per person charge in all of the King's Court sections for dinner except for one place and that place is a free-of-charge buffet rotated among three sections each night. . . . Lotus, La Piazza and The Carvery. The Chef's Galley always has the chef preparing your meal in front of you and is never a buffet at night. The areas with a charge are served meals. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Underwatr Posted May 29, 2011 #14 Share Posted May 29, 2011 I just took a look at my "Voyage Personalizer" for the October 7, and October 16, crossing. It indicated five of the seven nights are formal. We'll be on the 7 October Eastbound. The Travel Summary in my Personalizer shows four formal nights - October 10 is Semi-Formal. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
capnpugwash Posted May 29, 2011 #15 Share Posted May 29, 2011 Thank you all for your responses. I too agree with MCC Retired that there should just be Elegant Casual and Formal. The majority of the guests onboard the QM2 from what I have seen come onboard looking rather nice. Terrence Terrence, Hello to you. The difference between semi formal and elegant casual is only the addition of a tie so I really don't see the point of making your suggested changes. The ladies usually wear posh frocks or similar for both I believe. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lord of the seas Posted May 29, 2011 #16 Share Posted May 29, 2011 Terrence, Hello to you. The difference between semi formal and elegant casual is only the addition of a tie so I really don't see the point of making your suggested changes. The ladies usually wear posh frocks or similar for both I believe. Jim, would you not wear a lounge suit for semi formal and a sports jacket and tie for elegant casual? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
capnpugwash Posted May 29, 2011 #17 Share Posted May 29, 2011 Jim,would you not wear a lounge suit for semi formal and a sports jacket and tie for elegant casual? No I wear the same kind of clothes for each and it usually includes a tie on both evenings. A sports jacket/blazer works well for both. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Underwatr Posted May 29, 2011 #18 Share Posted May 29, 2011 With only one Semi on a 7 day TA (and since we're driving around a bit for a week after the cruise) you be assured I won't be packing anything just for the semi formal night. Probably my EC blazer plus a tie. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
capnpugwash Posted May 29, 2011 #19 Share Posted May 29, 2011 With only one Semi on a 7 day TA (and since we're driving around a bit for a week after the cruise) you be assured I won't be packing anything just for the semi formal night. Probably my EC blazer plus a tie. You might wish to consider adding trousers and a shirt.:eek: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pepperrn Posted May 29, 2011 #20 Share Posted May 29, 2011 Hello to pepperrn and capunpugwash who I have met onboard at Cruise Critic Member gatherings in the Commodore Club. Terrence And a warm "Hello" to you Terrance. Thanks :) . Very best wishes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Salacia Posted May 30, 2011 #21 Share Posted May 30, 2011 You might wish to consider adding trousers and a shirt.:eek: Socks and shoes? Heck, add a belt too :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
garigoun Posted May 30, 2011 #22 Share Posted May 30, 2011 For the June 24 WB TA & the July 6 EB TA the voyage personaliser is showing5 formal nights in each direction. Gari Sorry folks, Mea Culpa, should have gone to Specsavers. There are only 4 formal nights showing on the VP. E. Cas. Formal, Formal, SEMIFORMAL, Formal, Formal E. Cas. An Overexcited Gari Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lord of the seas Posted May 30, 2011 #23 Share Posted May 30, 2011 Sorry folks, Mea Culpa, should have gone to Specsavers. There are only 4 formal nights showing on the VP. E. Cas. Formal, Formal, SEMIFORMAL, Formal, Formal E. Cas.An Overexcited Gari Perhaps a splash of Old Spice on semi Formal evening will take the mood up a peg. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
capnpugwash Posted May 30, 2011 #24 Share Posted May 30, 2011 Perhaps a splash of Old Spice on semi Formal evening will take the mood up a peg. I did know a very strange young man once, he had a liking for alcohol and when he couldn't get any late one night he resorted to after shave. As I say, very strange.. he didn't even put tonic water in it.:eek::eek::eek: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lord of the seas Posted May 30, 2011 #25 Share Posted May 30, 2011 I did know a very strange young man once, he had a liking for alcohol and when he couldn't get any late one night he resorted to after shave. As I say, very strange.. he didn't even put tonic water in it.:eek::eek::eek: Drinking your spirits neat shows the character of a man I presume that he posts on these very boards. Don't tell it's more fun to guess. Which ship is he master of now? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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